ABEL OSTRANDER GRAVE
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Abel Ostranger was born at PLATTEHILL, Ulster County, New York,
on March 25, 1777 and married Catherine Esterly on Dec. 17, 1803.
He came by wagon train to Washington in 1852. He died on Oct. 31,
1859 in Cowlitz County, Washington. His grave is in the center of a
gravel driveway, located off of Pacific Ave. north of Kelso,
Washington. From Kelso, take Pacific Ave north for 4 miles; take a
left turn on Pleasant Hill road; go 5/10 of a mile to gravel road on
left side of road. Follow this gravel road for 2/10 of a mile and you
will see the grave in the center of the road.
NAME Date of Birth Date of Death
Ostrander, Able March 25, 1777 Oct. 31, 1859